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Palin Comes to Convention Packin' Zingers
September 03, 2008 7:07 PM
The RNC has released these excerpts of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's speech tonight.
"I had the privilege of living most of my life in a small town. I was just your average hockey mom, and signed up for the PTA because I wanted to make my kids' public education better. When I ran for city council, I didn't need focus groups and voter profiles because I knew those voters, and knew their families, too. Before I became governor of the great state of Alaska, I was mayor of my hometown. And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a community organizer, except that you have actual responsibilities."
On why she is going to Washington, D.C.:
"I'm not a member of the permanent political establishment. And I've learned quickly, these past few days, that if you're not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone. But here's a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I'm not going to Washington to seek their good opinion -- I'm going to Washington to serve the people of this country."
On energy policies:
"Our opponents say, again and again, that drilling will not solve all of America's energy problems -- as if we all didn't know that already. But the fact that drilling won't solve every problem is no excuse to do nothing at all. Starting in January, in a McCain-Palin administration, we're going to lay more pipelines ... build more nuclear plants ... create jobs with clean coal ... and move forward on solar, wind, geothermal, and other alternative sources. We need American energy resources, brought to you by American ingenuity, and produced by American workers."
On John McCain:
"Here's how I look at the choice Americans face in this election. In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers. And then, there are those, like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change."
- jpt
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The greatest distraction for the McCain 's camp is Palin. He will use anyone to take the heat off him. This poor woman who has every issue an average family has in the book has just been dooped. Put Palin out front for the vultures, "take the hits girl you're tough, I'm old. Obama needs to keep hitting Bush and McClain and leave Palin out of this fight. It's def not about her. It's a setup!!
Posted by: EC | Sep 5, 2008 11:09:34 PM
In the NORTHEAST: History's mistake.
Posted by: irma | Sep 4, 2008 3:37:23 PM
Ugh. The snotty high school cheerleader with nothing to say. Where was the substance?
Posted by: RobinL | Sep 4, 2008 3:33:00 PM
The shocking part about this comments section is so many Palin supporters can't spell, which, to me, indicates people who don't care about details, are not well educated and seemingly unaware of histories' mistakes. This woman is a theocrat and corrupt, she left the town she was mayor of 22 million in debt! "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross" (Sinclair Lewis)...god help (ALL of) us. A despairing and (VERY) Liberal Mom
Posted by: In the Northeast | Sep 4, 2008 1:54:08 PM
Palin was great -- daring to say just enough about the Obama shuck and the media to break the Soviet-style repression of political expression that's characterized this "campaign" so far.
And imagine what a meltdown will ensur if The CHANGEling Obama's teleprompter melts down. (Was that teleprompter malfunction some kind of Democratic dirty trick? It didn't work very well, if so.)
Posted by: Belle Starr | Sep 4, 2008 11:10:30 AM
Small town mayor vs community
organizer. She left her
small town burdened with
20 million dollars in debt.
But she did not have the honesty
in her to either omit that
comparison from the speech or
tell people the truth.
Posted by: anon | Sep 4, 2008 10:41:07 AM
I listened to Sarah Palin's speech that was written for her. She delivered quite well. I had seen her as a new reporter on video.
I was totally insulted Palin criticized community organizers work so adamantly. This was purposely done! She was actually saying WE PEOPLE who are community organizers and co-ordinate to help people mean nothing. We do nothing that is worthwhile. Our leadership skills don't mean anything!!
Posted by: Sharonklim | Sep 4, 2008 10:00:02 AM
"Sarah Palin was so mean and snotty tonight."
You mean sort of like Hillary Clinton?
What is it about the Democratic Party that they don't like strong women, yet everytime Obama gets in trouble, they run to women to get him out?
What is that all about?
Face it: you picked the wrong candidate. Now you have to live with that and for the rest of your lives.
Posted by: len | Sep 4, 2008 9:26:18 AM
Sarah Palin was so mean and snotty tonight.
Posted by: gina | Sep 4, 2008 4:50:21 AM
Palin's speech had more lies per gallon than anything on the road before it. John McCain. 575 Missed Votes during Obama's "present" 130 times since 2004. Bush Signed Obama's First Bill Into Law October 6, 2006. Palin got 616 votes in the 1996 mayor's election, and got 909 in her 1999 re-election race, for a total of 1,525. Biden dropped out of the race after the Iowa caucuses, but he still got 76,165 votes in 23 states and the District of Columbia where he was on the ballot during the 2008 presidential primaries. The Republican message about the Palin offspring comes across as contradictory: Hey, media, leave those kids alone — so we can use them as we see fit.
For starters.
Posted by: kravitz | Sep 4, 2008 3:13:05 AM
anon
well duh... your supposed to compliment the nominee with your speech... forget about the white house you obamabots... its not going to happen!
Posted by: staniam | Sep 4, 2008 2:20:57 AM
The whole speech sounded
like it was a tribute to
Mr. McCain. It is not known
to most what it is he has
done.
Republicans lost the election
with the speech they gave
her to read from the podium.
Posted by: anon | Sep 4, 2008 2:03:35 AM
erie
who does that remind you of? can you say Michelle Obama!
Posted by: Staniam | Sep 4, 2008 1:55:06 AM
Dave
Obama blew it when he didnt pick Hillary as VP... hes a little too self serving and the chicago machine made him think he could do it!
Posted by: staniam | Sep 4, 2008 1:16:48 AM
Even if McCain loses, Palin won and will win...Hillary better watch out. Most authentic political speeach I have heard in the last 20 years.
wow! just wow! I loved her little daughter, she was a natural campaigner!
Posted by: frieda | Sep 4, 2008 1:15:55 AM
Compare old pro Biden's speech with Sara"s.
Compare the votes Biden received vs Sara.
Compare the excitement Biden generates vs Sara.
Compare the approval rating of Biden vs Sara.
Will more people want Biden or Sara as their leader?
Which party has the better vp?
Did Barrack or McCain show the better judgement when picking a vp?
Posted by: Dave in lv | Sep 4, 2008 1:14:22 AM
anon
dont be so certain... as of tonight your sure victory will be sure defeat beause you refused to treat Hillary people with respect... Obama will not be president!
Posted by: staniam | Sep 4, 2008 1:00:33 AM
Read the text of the whole
speech available right here
on this site. There is nothing
in it.
Posted by: anon | Sep 4, 2008 12:48:40 AM
She'll continue to hide from
the press and will not help
McCain who cannot be saved
from certain defeat anyway.
Posted by: anon | Sep 4, 2008 12:46:18 AM
Obama is finished. He needs to be put in storage like his fake Greek columns.
Governor Palin comes across as a real American with more knowldege about the energy issues than Obama will ever know. Obama know how to run the biggest mouth from the corrupt south Chicago political machine. Sarah Pallin knows how to run the largest state and put in place its largest energy system in 25 years.
The people of South Chicago says Obama has certainly over-stated his success as a community organizor. His own former state senators hate him and are not campaigning in his behalf. Even his own state senate district lost 11% of the jobs while he was senator for 8 years. He has no idea how to create jobs, even a few in his own district.
He know only how to make speeches and bogus promises, nothing else.
The Demorats are busy demeaning a very capable politician. They are like scared rabbits with the foxes coming.
Posted by: Martin | Sep 4, 2008 12:44:39 AM
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